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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 219.94 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 219.94 and 65.62 is: 98.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 219.94 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/219.94 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 219.94 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 14,432.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,432.46/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.37

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